How To Apply
Begin your application by clicking the appropriate US or Canada application tab. As part of the online application you will be required to upload a 500 - 750 word personal statement addressing the following:
- Your interest and motivation to pursue a career in the automotive retail and/or automotive service sector.
- Why you should be considered for scholarship support.
- Any other information that may be of importance to the selection committee in their review of your application.
To complete your application, you must then:
- Provide a letter of recommendation from one of the following: a past/current employer, academic instructor/school official or community/civic leader. Your letter of recommendation must be signed and on official letterhead.
- Submit a GM Dealer Recommendation Form. This form may be found under the Recommender Form tab. More detailed instructions on how to complete this form will be found in the online application.
- Mail - or have your school mail - an official transcript from your most recent educational institution. If this does not include one full year of grades, please also provide a transcript from your previous institution(s). We accept electronic transcripts from services like Credentials Solutions and Parchment which should be e-mailed to wrnscholarshipinfo@gmsac.com
- Send a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) including your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the information you provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Information on where to send these documents can be found under the Contact tab.
Applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their academic performance, leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, career and educational aspirations, and on the strength of their personal statement. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
All completed application that are received by April 1 will be reviewed against the program criteria by a selection process determined by the program administrators. All applicants will receive notification of the selection committee decision. Decisions are final and binding.